Freelance Paralegal (Document Review)

Freelance Paralegal (Document Review)

Posted 2 days ago by Pinsent Masons Vario

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: Vario from Pinsent Masons is seeking freelance paralegals who are enthusiastic about flexible work opportunities within a prestigious international law firm. The role involves supporting in-house legal teams or working on assignments with Pinsent Masons, offering a variety of contracts ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months. Candidates should have previous paralegal experience, particularly in document review, and a strong academic background. This position is ideal for those looking to gain experience while pursuing their legal careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support in-house legal teams or work on assignments with Pinsent Masons.
  • Engage in document review and other paralegal tasks.
  • Work on a freelance, ad-hoc basis, primarily Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
  • Participate in contracts lasting from 2 weeks to 12 months.
  • Build close, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Skills:

  • Previous paralegal experience in a commercial law firm or equivalent in-house environment.
  • Document review experience.
  • Strong academic background, ideally with completion of the LPC or equivalent.
  • Flexibility, communication skills, and adaptability.
  • Commercial outlook and enthusiasm for new work cultures.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Vario from Pinsent Masons is an international community of freelance lawyers and legal professionals all of whom have embraced of working in a more flexible way as their desired career path. They understand the benefit of working via a world class International Law firm in Pinsent Masons. We are looking for paralegals who appreciate the endless possibilities that working as a freelancer can offer. Vario can offer the opportunity for graduates and aspiring future lawyers to take on interesting and challenging work as part of the team within Pinsent Masons, or alternatively based with our clients supporting an in-house legal team . We’re seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals t o join our Flexible Services Paralegal Hub . Upon completion of our application process, successful applicants will be contacted as and when suitable assignments across the UK aris e. We’d be particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate the followi ng: Previous paralegal experience gained with a commercial law firm or equivalent in-house environment. Document Review Experience is requi red.Interested in working on a freelance, ad-hoc basis. Most of our opportunities are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and on contracts lasting anywhere from 2 weeks – 12 mon ths.Candidates on our hub have a range of backgrounds and ambitions – for example you may be a career paralegal or have secured a Training Contract or interested in gathering experience to pursue the SQE ro ute.A strong academic background, you may have completed the LPC or equival ent. You’ll also be able to show that you are: Flexible, communicative and ada ptableCommercial in your o utlookEnthusiastic about embracing new work cu lturesAble to rapidly develop close, trusting relatio nships #WeAreVario #paralegal #freelance #vario #worklife balance